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Huawei Y6ELITE, Y5 II, Y6 Elite User manual

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User Guide
Y6
Elite
i
Contents
Foreword
.................................................................................................... 1
First-class functions
.................................................................................. 2
Easy Key
...................................................................................................................... 2
Safe
.............................................................................................................................. 2
New camera modes
..................................................................................................... 2
Launching the camera from gallery
............................................................................ 3
Thumb mode
................................................................................................................ 3
Getting started
............................................................................................ 5
Your phone at a glance
................................................................................................ 5
Navigation bar
.............................................................................................................. 6
Locking and unlocking the screen
.............................................................................. 6
Dual-card settings .......................................................................................................... 7
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
.................................................................................... 7
Turning on mobile data
................................................................................................ 7
Touchscreen gestures
................................................................................................. 8
Motion control
.............................................................................................................. 9
Status icons
................................................................................................................ 10
Navigation bar settings
.............................................................................................. 11
Home
.......................................................................................................................... 11
Notification
................................................................................................................. 14
Accessing applications
.............................................................................................. 14
Personalizing your phone
.......................................................................................... 15
Texting
........................................................................................................................ 16
Calls and contacts
.................................................................................... 18
Making a call
.............................................................................................................. 18
Answering or rejecting a call
..................................................................................... 20
What you can do during a call
................................................................................... 21
Answering a third-party call
....................................................................................... 22
Making a conference call
.......................................................................................... 22
Using the call log
....................................................................................................... 22
Turning on pocket mode
............................................................................................ 23
Settings
...................................................................................................................... 23
Managing contacts
..................................................................................................... 24
Searching for a contact
............................................................................................. 24
Importing or exporting contacts
................................................................................. 24
Adding a contact to your favourites
.......................................................................... 26
Contact groups
........................................................................................................... 26
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Messaging and email
................................................................................ 28
Sending a text message
............................................................................................ 28
Replying to a message
.............................................................................................. 28
Managing messages
................................................................................................. 28
Adding an email account
........................................................................................... 29
Sending an email
....................................................................................................... 30
Checking your emails
................................................................................................ 30
Setting up an account
................................................................................................ 31
Camera and gallery
.................................................................................. 32
Capture screen
.......................................................................................................... 32
Taking a photo
............................................................................................................ 33
Capture mode
............................................................................................................ 33
Shooting a video
........................................................................................................ 35
Camera settings
......................................................................................................... 35
Gallery
........................................................................................................................ 35
Music and video
....................................................................................... 38
Listening to music
...................................................................................................... 38
Creating a playlist
...................................................................................................... 38
Playing a playlist
........................................................................................................ 38
Deleting a playlist
....................................................................................................... 38
Setting a song as the ringtone
.................................................................................. 38
Playing a video
.......................................................................................................... 39
Network and sharing
................................................................................ 40
Turning on mobile data
.............................................................................................. 40
Wi-Fi network
............................................................................................................. 40
Sharing your phone's mobile data connection
......................................................... 41
Transferring data through Bluetooth
......................................................................... 42
Transferring data using Wi-Fi Direct
......................................................................... 42
Transferring data between your phone and computer
............................................. 43
Applications
............................................................................................. 45
Managing applications
............................................................................................... 45
Backup
....................................................................................................................... 46
Phone Manager
......................................................................................................... 46
Calendar
..................................................................................................................... 47
Clock
........................................................................................................................... 48
Weather
...................................................................................................................... 49
Notepad
...................................................................................................................... 50
FM radio
..................................................................................................................... 50
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Phone settings
......................................................................................... 52
Turning on location services
..................................................................................... 52
Modifying sound settings
........................................................................................... 52
Modifying display settings
......................................................................................... 53
Changing the lock screen style
................................................................................. 53
Turning on or off Aeroplane mode
............................................................................ 54
Setting the PIN of your SIM card
.............................................................................. 54
Setting up an account
................................................................................................ 55
Restoring factory settings
.......................................................................................... 56
Updating your phone
................................................................................................. 56
Setting the date and time
.......................................................................................... 56
Changing the system language
................................................................................ 57
Privacy protection
...................................................................................................... 57
Accessibility
................................................................................................................ 58
Safety information
.................................................................................... 59
Legal Notice
............................................................................................. 65
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Foreword
Please read this guide carefully before you start using the phone.
All pictures and illustrations in this document are for your reference only. The actual
product may vary.
Features in this guide are for your reference only. Some features may not be supported
by all phones.
Symbols and definitions
Note
Highlights important information and tips, and provides additional
information.
Caution
Indicates potential problems that may arise, such as device
damage or data loss, if proper care or attention is not given.
2
First-class functions
Easy Key
The Easy key is a multi-functional key on the left side of your phone. Different gestures
you perform with the Easy key will launch different functions. It's completely customizable
so you can define what each gesture does.
To customize the Easy key, go to
>
Easy Key
.
Safe
The Safe function helps you keep your important files and privacy protected.
Enabling the Safe
1.
On the home screen, touch .
2.
Under
Categories
or
Local
, touch .
3.
Touch
Enable
.
4.
Follow the onscreen instructions to enter passwords and answers to security
questions,
and then touch
Done
.
Adding files to the Safe
1.
On the home screen, touch
.
2.
Under
Categories
or
Local
, touch .
3.
Enter the password, and touch
Done
.
4.
Touch
Add
.
5.
Follow the onscreen instructions and select files you want to add to the Safe.
6.
Touch
ADD
to add the selected files to the Safe.
New camera modes
Front flash
The front flash compensates for dark scenes and backlit objects to achieve better lighting
conditions.
1.
On the home screen, touch .
3
2.
Touch to switch to the front camera.
3.
Touch > to turn on the front flash.
4.
Touch
to start shooting.
Time-lapse mode
Use this mode to create an accelerated video of a slow-changing scene, such as the
sunset or sunrise.
1.
On the home screen, touch .
2.
Swipe left or right to select
Time-lapse
.
3.
Touch to start recording.
4.
Touch to stop recording. The captured video will be played back at an
accelerated pace.
Launching the camera from gallery
1.
On the home screen, touch .
2.
Flick down from the Photos screen to display the viewfinder in half screen mode and
flick down again to open the camera.
3.
Touch to take a photo.
4.
Touch to return to Gallery.
Thumb mode
Thumb mode makes it easier to use phones with large screens and quickly share QR
contact cards with friends.
One-hand layout
1.
On the home screen, touch .
2.
Under
All
, touch
One-hand UI
>
One-hand layout
.
3.
Enable
One-hand layout
. You can then swipe the virtual navigation bar to either side
to change the screen layout, bringing everything within reach.
4
Shifting keyboard
1.
On the home screen, touch .
2.
Under
All
, touch
One-hand UI
>
Shifting keyboard
.
3.
Enable
Shifting keyboard
. You can then touch the arrow on either side of the screen
to move the keyboard, dialer, or in-call menu to the side within reach.
Moving the screen down
On the contacts, dialer, messaging, or email screen, if you can't reach items near the top
of the screen, touch the upper half of the screen and drag down and release (after 1
second) to shift the entire interface down closer to your thumb.
From the dialer, contacts or messaging screen, drag down and then release to display
your personal QR contact card. Your friends can scan this to obtain your phone number
instantly.
5
Getting started
Your phone at a glance
Headset jack
Power button
Front camera
Volume button
Front flash
Earpiece
Easy key
Light sensor
Speaker
Microphone
Micro USB port
Camera
Microphone
Dual color temperature flash
6
Navigation bar
Touch to return to the previous screen or exit the application you are
running.
Touch to return to the home screen.
Touch and hold to open search bar.
Touch to display the list of recently used applications.
Locking and unlocking the screen
Locking the screen
Method 1: Press the power button to manually lock the screen.
Method 2: After being idle for a specified period of time, your phone automatically
locks its screen.
To set the screen lock method, touch
on the home screen, touch
Screen
lock & passwords
>
Password
.
Unlocking the screen
When the screen is off, press the power button to turn it on. Slide your finger towards any
direction to unlock the screen.
7
Dual-card settings
Enabling or disabling a SIM card
You can install two SIM cards on your phone and use one or both of them at the same
time. When you do not need to use a SIM card, disable it.
1.
On the home screen, touch
.
2.
Under
All
,
touch
Dual card management.
3.
Then enable or disable a SIM card.
The settings displayed may vary according to your service provider and phone
model.
Setting the default SIM card for calling and messaging
You can set the default SIM card for calling or messaging.
1.
On the home screen, touch .
2.
Under
All
, touch
Dual card management
.
3.
Touch
Card 1
or
Card 2
next to
Default mobile data / Default calls/messages
.
This function may not be supported by some service providers.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
1.
Flick down from the status bar to open the notification panel.
2.
Under
Shortcuts
, touch and hold to display the Wi-Fi settings screen.
3.
Touch the Wi-Fi switch to turn on Wi-Fi. Your phone then scans for available Wi-Fi
networks and displays them.
4.
Touch the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to. If the Wi-Fi network is encrypted,
enter the password when prompted.
Turning on mobile data
1.
Flick down from the status bar to open the notification panel.
2.
Under
Shortcuts
, touch to turn on mobile data.
When you don't need to access the Internet, turn off mobile data to save battery
power and reduce data usage.
8
Touchscreen gestures
Touch
: Tap an item once. For example touch an application to
select or open it.
Touch and hold
: Touch and leave your finger on the screen
for 2 seconds or more. For example, touch and hold a blank
area on the home screen to enter editing mode.
Flick
: Move your finger vertically or horizontally across the
screen. For example, you can flick left or right under
Notifications
of the notification panel to dismiss a notification.
Flick vertically or horizontally to go to other home screens,
scroll through a document, and more.
Drag
: Touch and hold an item and then move it to another
position. You can rearrange applications and widgets on the
home screen this way.
Spread apart and pinch
together
: Spread two fingers apart
to zoom in, and pinch them together to zoom out on a map,
web page, or picture.
Pinch three fingers together:
On the home screen, pinch
three fingers together to display screen thumbnails.
9
Motion control
Motion control lets you control your phone using simple motions and gestures. For
example, mute the phone by turning it over or raise the phone to your ear to answer and
make calls quickly.
1.
On the home screen, touch .
2.
Under
All
, touch
Motion control
.
3.
On the
Motion control
screen, select an option, and select a motion to enable it.
Flip
: Mute sounds and stop vibration from incoming calls, alarms, and timers.
Shake
: Touch and hold a blank area on the home screen to enter editing mode.
Shake your phone to organize your icons.
Double touch
: Touch the screen twice to turn it on.
Draw
: When your phone's screen is turned off, draw a letter to open the
corresponding application.
10
Status icons
Status icons may vary according to your region or service provider.
Signal strength
No signal
GPRS network connected
Enhanced Data Rates for GSM
Evolution (EDGE) network
connected
3G network connected
4G network connected
High Speed Packet Access
(HSPA) network connected
Evolved High-Speed Packet
Access (HSPA+) network
connected
Bluetooth on
Alarm enabled
Vibration mode
Aeroplane mode
Ringer silenced
Battery full
Charging battery
Battery extremely low
Call in progress
Missed call
New email
Upcoming event
New text or multimedia
message
Screenshot captured
Problem with text or
multimedia message delivery
USB debugging connected
Uploading
Downloading
Phone storage space is
getting low
Sign-in or synchronization problem
Wi-Fi network available
Connected to a Wi-Fi network
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot on
USB tethering on
11
Navigation bar settings
1.
On the home screen, touch .
2.
Under
All
, touch
Navigation bar
.
3.
Select one of the virtual navigation bars to customize your navigation bar. If you select
a navigation bar containing
, you can touch to quickly open your notification
panel.
Home
Your home screens are where you can find your favorite widgets and all your applications.
We did away with the application list to give you a more convenient and direct path to
your applications.
Status bar: displays notifications and icons. Flick down from the status
bar to open the notification panel.
Display area: displays application icons, folders, and widgets.
Screen position indicator: shows the current screen's position.
Dock: displays frequently used applications.
Navigation bar: displays virtual keys.
12
Auto-rotate screen
If you rotate your phone when browsing a web page or viewing a photo, your screen
automatically changes between landscape and portrait views. Additionally, this feature
allows you to enjoy tilt sensor-based applications, such as racing games.
1.
Flick down from the status bar to open the notification panel.
2.
Under
Shortcuts
, touch
Auto Rotate
to enable or disable the auto-rotate screen
function.
Taking a screenshot
Want to share an interesting scene in a movie or show off your new high score in a game?
Take a screenshot and share away.
Press the power and volume down buttons simultaneously to take a screenshot. Then,
open the notification panel, touch
to share the screenshot. By default, screenshots
are saved to the
Screenshots
folder in
Gallery
.
You can also open the notification panel and touch
under
Shortcuts
to
take a screenshot.
Organizing applications and widgets on the home screen
The following operations allow you to organize your application, widget, or folder:
Adding a widget
: On the home screen, touch and hold a blank area to display the
Widgets
option menu. Select a widget and drag it to the home screen.
If the home screen doesn't have enough space, your phone will automatically
create a new home screen to the right of the original and place the widget on the
new home screen. You can have nine home screens at most.
Moving an application or widget
: On the home screen, touch and hold an
application icon or widget until your phone vibrates to enter editing mode. You can
then drag an application or widget to any fitting blank space.
Deleting an application or widget
: On the home screen, touch and hold the
application icon or widget you want to delete until
is displayed. Drag the
unwanted application icon or widget to
.
Creating a folder
: On the home screen, drag one application on top another
application to create a folder containing both applications.
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Hiding application icons
: Place two fingers on the home screen and pinch out.
Touch
, select the application icons you want to hide, and then touch
OK
.
Applications will not appear on the home screen after they have been hidden.
Managing home screens
On the home screen, pinch three fingers together to display the home screen thumbnails.
Setting default home screen
: Touch at the top of the screen and set the
current screen as the default home screen.
Moving a home screen
: Touch and hold a home screen until the screen is highlighted,
and drag the home screen to the desired position.
Adding a home screen
: Touch to add a home screen.
Deleting a home screen
: Touch to delete a blank home screen.
14
Notification
Notification panel
Flick down from the status bar to open the notification panel. Flick left or right to switch
between the notifications and shortcuts tabs.
Touch to view the notification details and flick left or right across a
notification to dismiss it.
Touch to delete all notifications.
Touch to enable or disable automatic brightness.
Touch the shortcut switches on the notification panel to turn on or off
the functions.
Accessing applications
Starting applications and switching between them
On the home screen, touch an application icon to open it.
To switch to another application, touch
to return to the home
screen, and touch the
icon of the application you want to open.
Viewing recently used applications
Touch to display the list of recently used applications. You can then:
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Touch an application's thumbnail to open it.
Flick left or right to display recently used applications.
Flick up on an application thumbnail to close it.
Flick up from the bottom on the screen until is displayed to close all the
applications in the list.
Personalizing your phone
Changing the home screen style
Your phone supports the standard and simple home screen styles.
1.
On the home screen, touch .
2.
Under
All
, touch
Home screen style
.
3.
Touch
Simple
and touch .
Touch
Standard home
to switch from simple home screen to standard home
screen.
Changing the theme
1.
On the home screen, touch .
2.
You can:
Select a theme.
Touch and customize the theme style, wallpaper, and more.
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3.
Touch .
Changing the wallpaper
1.
Touch and hold a blank area on the home screen to enter editing mode.
2.
Touch
Wallpapers
.
3.
On the
Wallpapers
screen, you can:
Touch
Lock screen wallpaper
to set the wallpaper displayed on the phone lock
screen.
Touch
Home screen wallpaper
to set the home screen wallpaper.
Touch the
Shake to change
switch to have the home screen wallpaper changed by
shaking the phone.
Touch the
Random change
switch to have the home screen wallpaper changed
automatically at periodic intervals.
Setting the ringtone
1.
On the home screen, touch .
2.
Under
All
, touch
Sound
.
3.
Touch
Phone ringtone
or
Notification ringtone
, and choose either of the following
tabs:
Ringtone
: Choose from the default selection.
Music
: Choose from the audio files you have saved to your phone.
If your phone supports dual cards, you can set a ringtone for each card.
4.
Touch .
Changing the font size
1.
On the home screen, touch .
2.
Under
All
, touch
Display
.
3.
Touch
Font size
and select a font size.
Texting
Your phone comes with multiple text input methods. You can quickly enter text using the
onscreen keyboard.
Touch a text box to bring up the onscreen keyboard.
To hide the onscreen keyboard, touch .
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